KNICKERBOCKER, Herman, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., July 27, 1779; completed
preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1803 and commenced practice in Albany,
N.Y.; moved to Schaghticoke, near Albany, and became known as the Prince of Schaghticoke on
account of his hospitality and liberality; elected as a Federalist to the Eleventh Congress (March 4,
1809-March 3, 1811); was not a candidate for reelection in 1810; served in the State assembly in
1816; judge of Rensselaer County; died in Williamsburg (now a part of New York City), N.Y.,
January 30, 1855; interment in the Knickerbocker family cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County,
N.Y.